ALASKA: State Troopers report DUI arrests in November of 2021

Alaska State Troopers

According to the Alaska State Patrol, State troopers arrested the following persons on charges of DUI

Location: WasillaType: DUI

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On 11/16/21 about 0154 hours, a white 2021 GMC Sierra was stopped on Phenix Avenue after Troopers received a REDDI report regarding the truck.  The driver, Ashley Keel, age 25 of Wasilla, was DUI.  Ashley was arrested for DUI, summonsed to Palmer Court, and subsequently released.  

Location: KetchikanType: Warrant Arrest

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On 11/11/2021 at about 1630 hours, Zachary Nebl, age 30 of Ketchikan was contacted and arrested at a residence in the 3800 Block of Evergreen Avenue.  Nebl had an outstanding arrest warrant reference VCOR stemming from the original charge of DUI.  Nebl was transported and remanded to Ketchikan Correctional Center with bail set at $500.00. 

Location: SoldotnaType: DUI

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On 11/11/2021, at approximately 2343 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation in Soldotna.  Investigation revealed the vehicle operator, Cheyenne Rodriguez, 25, of Kenai, was impaired by alcoholic beverages.  She was arrested for driving under the influence. At 0028 hours the Datamaster breath instrument revealed her breath alcohol concentration was .078 g’s/210L.  She was remanded at the Wildwood Pretrial center. 

Location: SoldotnaType: DUI

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On 11/12/21 at 2318 hours, Alaska State Troopers were notified of a REDDI on Kalifornsky Beach Road in Soldotna. Alaska State Troopers responded, located the vehicle, and conducted a vehicle stop. Investigation revealed the driver Valerie Smith, 33, of Soldotna, was impaired by alcoholic beverages. Smith was arrested and remanded at Wildwood Pretrial for driving under the influence.

Location: Big LakeType: Felony DUI

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On 10/31/21 at 2209 hours, AST arrived in the area of Big Lake Road and Hollywood Road in Big Lake for the report of an intoxicated male in a black 2006 Chevy pick-up. Investigation revealed Paisy Reutov, age 46 of Willow, was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation revealed within the past 10 years, Reutov had been convicted of 2 other DUI incidents. Reutov was arrested for the original charge of Felony DUI and transported to the MSPT facility in Palmer where he was remanded into custody and held without bail.

Location: PalmerType: DUI

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On 11/02/21 at approximately 0640 hours, AST received a report of a vehicle in the ditch near the Gold Mint Trailhead parking lot, Hatcher Pass. AST responded and located the driver nearby, walking southbound on N Palmer Fishhook Rd. Investigation revealed Sherryl Button, age 25 of Wasilla, was operating her vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages. Button was transported to AST Palmer post for DUI processing. Button was issued a misdemeanor citation for DUI and released to a sober party with an upcoming court date.

Location: WasillaType: DUI, MICS, & Criminal Mischief

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On 11/02/2021 at approximately 1846 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to the area of Sweetie Pie Street in Wasilla for the report that a motorist went off the road several times, at one point striking a fence, and was stopped in a ditch and passed out.  Investigation revealed that the driver, Jayson McDonald, of Palmer, was under the influence of opioids.  He was arrested on one charge of DUI, issued a summons, and released to a responsible adult.  Charges of Misconduct Involving Controlled Substances and Criminal Mischief will be forthcoming pending further investigation.

Location: PalmerType: Felony DUI

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On 11/3/21 at approximately 2313 hours, Troopers contacted a vehicle in the ditch off of Marth Road in Butte, AK.  Investigation revealed Melissa Larsh, age 54 of Palmer, was impaired by alcohol while operating her black Ford Focus.  Melissa was subsequently arrested for DUI.  Further investigation revealed she has two prior DUI or Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test convictions in the preceding 10 years.  Melissa was remanded to MatSu Pretrial where no bail was set for Felony DUI.  

Location: WasillaType: Warrant Arrest

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On 11/04/21 at approximately 0036 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted Mikeal Pegg regarding a suspicious person on his property. Investigation revealed Mikeal Pegg, age 49 from Wasilla, had an outstanding arrest warrant for original charge of DUI. Mikeal was arrested and transported to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility, he was held with no bail

Location: Big LakeType: DUI and Probation Violation

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On 11/06/21 at approximately 1616hrs, Alaska State Troopers received a report for an MVC near Hollywood and Edsulu Dr. Further investigation revealed, John Jackson, age 34 of Wasilla lost control of his truck and went into the ditch. He is on probation from CA and is/was to be consuming alcohol. He admitted to consuming alcohol and was determined to be the sole person in the vehicle. He was arrested for probation violation and cited for DUI.  Jackson was transported to MSPT without incident and held on no bail.  

Location: WasillaType: DUI

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On 11-9-21, at approximately 1756 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a male passed out by behind the wheel of a black Ford truck stopped on Rainbow Park Drive in Wasilla. Investigation revealed the driver, Michael Williams, age 58 of Wasilla was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Williams was arrested for DUI and released on his own recognizance.